Online Programs

Making Student Thinking Visible Online Course

In this 45-hour online course you will learn skills used to Make Students Thinking Visible (MSTV). You will hear from Jon Saphier, founder and president of Research for Better Teaching, Inc., and Lucy West, Founder of Metamorphosis TLC, on the concepts, embedded values, and operating principles of MSTV. You will explore in depth these principles and practice building a robust talk environment that builds student confidence and extends their capacity to manage discussions. Along the way you will learn about teaching habits that have to change and about the preparation and planning needed to fully integrate MSTV into your classroom.

Here's what Nancy Barile from Revere High School, Revere, MA had to say about her experience in her blog.

This 45-hour, self-paced, online course has two purchase options: coached or audit.

Take the course for credit.

This option includesinteraction with a coach who provides feedback on eight assignments including a mid-course evaluation and capstone final project. The course should be completed within three months.

Participants successfully completing all course requirements are eligible for three graduate credits, continuing education units (CEUs) or 67.5 Professional Development Points (PDPs) (in MA only). If the participant opts for graduate credits through Fitchburg State University, an additional cost of $375 is required, which is paid directly to the university.